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6039 Rio Grande Ave, Orlando, FL 32809

About International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT)

The International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) is a for-profit media arts college. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). IADT offers a range of Associate's Degrees and Bachelor's Degrees programs in Design, Fashion, Media Arts, as well as Technology and Business.

IADT has multiple campuses across the states, including Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Orlando, Sacramento, San Antonio, Schaumburg, Seattle, and Tampa. The school also has an online division.

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Over the years, the International Academy of Design and Technology has evolved from one small, private college in Chicago to a network of technologically advanced campuses across the United States and a virtual campus accessible from anywhere in the world.

Throughout this metamorphosis, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to teaching passionate individuals how to tap into their talents and imagination to create exciting professional opportunities across a broad range of industries and disciplines. The timeline below traces our advancement over more than 30 years in education.

1977: The International Academy of Merchandising and Design, Ltd., is founded at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago by Clem Stein, Jr., as a private educational college.

1990: The Accrediting Commission of the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools awards the colleges accreditation as a senior college.

1999: The college changes its name to the International Academy of Design in keeping with its continuing emphasis on design programs.

2000: The words "& Technology" are added to the name for each campus to reflect the addition of technology-related programs.

2001: The International Academy of Design establishes a branch campus in Orlando, Fla.

2003: Expanding the brand into the Motor City, IADT Detroit opens just north of the city in Troy, Mich.

2003: IADT Las Vegas is established in Henderson, Nev.

2004: The Nashville, Tenn., campus opens its doors.

2004: Stretching the brand into the Northwest Pacific region of the United States, IADT Seattle opens.

2005: The campus in San Antonio, Texas, is established.

2007: IADT's next campus opens in Sacramento, Calif.

2007: The college is granted approval from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to offer programs through an online delivery format. Students interested in pursuing a career-focused, industry-current degree entirely online can now do so via IADT's Virtual Campus.

2007: Most IADT campuses enter into a consortium agreement with IADT Online, allowing students the option to take some of their courses online.

2009: IADT's online branch campus is granted approval from ACICS to operate as a separate entity, and the International Academy of Design & Technology Online is established.

2010: All IADT campuses are now part of the consortium agreement with IADT Online, allowing all IADT students the opportunity to combine on-campus courses with courses delivered by IADT Online's virtual campus.

IADT maintains a library that well-stocked with a growing collection of book volumes and periodical subscriptions. Multimedia resources such as videos, CDs, and DVDs are also provided. Other facilities include lecture rooms, design studios, sewing and pattern making rooms, drafting labs, and recording studios.

The International Academy of Design & Technology does not provide on-campus housing for students. However, we will be happy to help you find suitable living accommodations close to the campus you plan to attend.

Some IADT campuses contract with outside agencies such as Collegiate Housing Services and RnR Real Estate Marketing to provide quality, affordable student housing that is both convenient to classes and accessible to the social and recreational amenities offered in nearby communities. Through these agencies, you can lease a portion of a furnished, utilities-paid apartment while limiting your financial responsibility to only your share. To find out more information about these options, ask your admissions representatives or contact the housing director or student services department at the campus you're interested in attending.

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